Where can I get more information and help?
- You can also speak to our nurses on our free Support Line.
- You can meet others through our free online support sessions.
- You can speak to others on our discussion forum.
What's in the 'Chemotherapy' section?
- Chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer
- How is chemotherapy used for pancreatic cancer
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of chemotherapy?
- Main drugs for pancreatic cancer
- How is chemotherapy given?
- How does chemotherapy affect the blood?
- Side effects of chemotherapy
- What happens when my chemotherapy finishes?
- Coping with chemotherapy
Having pancreatic cancer and chemotherapy can affect you emotionally, and you will probably have lots of different feelings and worries. People find different ways to cope, and there is support available. Ask your nurse what support is available locally.
‘’The support nurses at PCUK and the discussion forum were my main source of support. It felt important to me to be able to talk to people who knew exactly what we were going through.’’
Updated April 2022
Review date April 2024